The Brinkmeyer Family Ranch is a local well-established family business that prides themselves in providing food security. Their goal is always to manage their beef business to be the best possible stewards of their land and livestock and to provide the most tender and flavorful beef cuts.

Dave Cochran and his daughter Amy manage their herd of cattle together. Amy tends to the cows and calves in Southwestern Iowa. When the calves are weaned, they are brought to Adel, Iowa where Dave feeds them until they are ready for market.

Lenters Cattle Company was started by Nick Lenters (owner of Old Station Craft Meats). The Lenters Cattle Company herd was the inspiration for the creation of Old Station Craft Meats.

Upper Iowa Beef is a story about a community that came together because of its belief in the right to know your farmer and know your food. They believe in providing humane care for their animals, respecting the farmers who raise their cattle, and in providing transparent information to the families who enjoy their beef.